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Question by  wheatkernal (8)

What shape is a princess cut diamond engagement ring?

Square? Round? Why is it called "princess"?

 
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Answer by  Andrea17 (58)

A Princess cut is a Square brilliant cut. It is the second most popular cut. The "princess" name was originally designated to another shape. That shape was renamed, and in the 1960's the name princess was given to the newly cut square shape.

 
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Answer by  gcs930 (28)

A "princess cut" diamond is square in shape. It was developed by Joseph Princess, a Dutch diamond cutter, in the late 19th century.

 
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